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School
Year Calendar
From June through August we offer a "summer camp" on Tuesdays and/or
Thursdays from 9:30am to 3pm. We utilize Group's Vacation Bible School
Curriculum with fun bible-based stories, crafts, songs, games, and
activities throughout the day. We balance indoor and outdoor play
for the children's enjoyment and water play is ever present at summer
camp!
Mid-August marks the beginning of the school year and the first day arrives the same day as Washoe County's start date. We discuss the child's uniqueness and
learn about feelings and senses throughout September. At the end of the month is our first field trip- a Fall Walk down Juniper Trail Rd. We count animals and use all our senses to look for signs of Fall as we journey to the giant pond at the end of
the road.
October takes us on a field trip to Ferrari Farms for a tour through
a real pumpkin patch! We pick pumpkins from the vine, jump in the
bounce house, take a hayride though the pumpkin fields, and visit
the farm animals. We learn about our bodies and explore movement
this month. We have a week-long fall break this month.
November finds us learning about families, relatives, leaves, and
giving thanks. We have a feast at the end of the month where
children bring items to share and dress up as Pilgrims and Indians.
December is an exciting time celebrating Christ's birth with a party
and making ornaments and presents for family. We perform some carols
to entertain our parents before the 3 week Winter Break. |
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January is for snowmen! The themes revolve around friends and school
this month so we take a trip to the Discovery Museum to have lunch
together and play as friends. We discuss food likes and dislikes and
learn about nutrition also this month.
February is for friends AND firefighters! We discuss the
similarities and differences among friends. We make Valentine's for
each other, enjoy a party and take a trip to the fire station to
meet one of our favorite community helpers. The dental hygentist
comes to school this month to talk about dental health and how they
help us.
March takes us into spring and the Sheriff likes to come visit us
this month. We get to explore his car, tool belt, and learn how to
stay safe. We also celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Then we learn about
the train conductor and engineer and take a trip to Truckee on the
train as a family one Saturday.
April finds us planting seeds and learning about the farmer,
gardener, grocer, baker, and librarian. We have fun visiting the
Library and Grocery store to meet some more community helpers. We
have an Easter party to celebrate the risen Christ and hunt for
Easter eggs.
May is when we celebrate moms with a special luncheon made by the
children, visit the Sierra Safari Zoo, and enjoy an animal picnic on
the playground. We lread about and explore the community helpers
like zookeeper, boat captain, and doctor.
June marks the end of the school year but before we say goodbye we
celebrate the 3 day class graduating with a cap and gown ceremony
and a Butterfly Luncheon at the park. Our parents can invite
grandparents and friends to celebrate their little caterpillars
turning into butterflies and their flight to kindergarten. |
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